Sometimes it seems like cows get a bad rap. They're big, slow, and some people seem to think they're not as cute as fuzzy bunnies or happy dogs. Those people are wrong. Cows are emotional, social animals who make and keep best friends, love physical affection, show an appreciation for music, and are deeply curious about other creatures and the world around them. They're also ADORABLE. If you need proof that cows are some of the gentlest and most lovable creatures on planet earth, keep scrolling.

"Hey, we're cows."

Cows love TLC. Just look at this calf getting his chin scritched!

When they get a chance to meet a dog, cows will often gather the whole herd together to check 'em out. This one got a lick in.

]]>Summer Anne Burtonhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/cows-r-cuteFri, 16 Oct 2015 14:22:54 -0400Cows are really cute and wonderful!!!summerannenonadultSometimes it seems like cows get a bad rap. They're big, slow, and some people seem to think they're not as cute as fuzzy bunnies or happy dogs. Those people are wrong. Cows are emotional, social animals who make and keep best friends, love physical affection, show an appreciation for music, and are deeply curious about other creatures and the world around them. They're also ADORABLE. If you need proof that cows are some of the gentlest and most lovable creatures on planet earth, keep scrolling.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult*I have no idea if this is true, but they sure do look cute in them.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultJust a warning, this is the cutest video in the world and if you're not in love with cows at this point who even are you?nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultThis video is long but super cute — skip to about halfway through for some especially aww moments.nonadultnonadult*it = cows are great.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult42 Incredibly Moving Things You See At Farm Sanctuaryhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/farm-sanctuary?utm_term=4ldqpia
Sometimes it takes animals to show us how to be better humans.

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to go to one of the most magical places ever: Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, New York. This is what I learned.

Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing animals from the horrors of factory farming...

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...while educating the public on the harsh realities of where most of meat and meat-based products come from.

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Everywhere you turn at Farm Sanctuary looks like heaven.

]]>Chelsea Marshallhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/farm-sanctuaryTue, 23 Jun 2015 15:23:22 -0400<b>Sometimes it takes animals to show us how to be better humans.</b>chelseamarshallnonadultA few weeks ago, I had the privilege to go to one of the most magical places ever: <a href="http://www.farmsanctuary.org/">Farm Sanctuary</a> in Watkins Glen, New York. This is what I learned.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultSome are still skeptical, and their needs are respected just the same.nonadult(I didn't, and it was magical.)nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultFor reference: I am 5'5" and standing right next to this guy. That's one tall BUTT.nonadult*This particular cow is a dairy cow and was not bred for meat consumption.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultTheir beaks are filled with nerves so this process is not only extremely painful for the bird but it also leads to a lifetime of chronic pain. There's no other way to put it: It's astonishingly awful.nonadultnonadultFull disclosure: I came here thinking I would be terrified of the chickens and turkeys. They just seemed unpredictable and not particularly nice. I WAS SO, SO WRONG. When they're treated well and allowed to just be themselves, they are so loving and sweet. Kind of like humans.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultAfter suffering extreme traumas at the hands of humans, including getting their young repeatedly taken from them, the animal mamas are very protective of their babies. The sanctuary is committed to keeping them together for the mental health of their animals.nonadultnonadult*Due to their poor eyesight, pigs aren’t the biggest fans hands near their face, even if you're just trying to allow them to smell you (like you would a dog).nonadultLike these guys: The one of the right is licking the wounds of the one on the left while he grazes.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult*And by manicures, I mean getting her toes fixed and mended after suffering injuries due to falling off a truck.nonadultnonadultThis guy suffered some awful injuries and burns after a truck accident, so he gets ointment and sunscreen applied to him daily.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult14 Animals To Fawn Over If You're In A Cuteness Ruthttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/14-animals-to-faun-over-if-youre-in-a-cuteness-rut
We’ve all been there: You love your go-to cuties but sometimes it gets boring googling the same animals over and over. Whether you’re normally a cat, dog, or pig person, this quiz has got you covered.

]]>Chelsea Marshallhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/14-animals-to-faun-over-if-youre-in-a-cuteness-rutTue, 12 Nov 2013 14:47:58 -0500<b>We&#39;ve all been there: You love your go-to cuties but sometimes it gets boring googling the same animals over and over.</b> Whether you&#39;re normally a cat, dog, or pig person, this quiz has got you covered.chelseamarshallnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultCows Are Cool, You Guyshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/pierogienthusiast/cows-are-cool-you-guys-9z08
Seriously.

Dogs like hanging out with them. And we trust dogs' opinions, don't we?

I mean, have you seen a baby cow?

Adorable!

Cows always look at you. They don't ignore you, because they care about you.